Allenspark Water and Sanitation District Issue 5A: Voters support lifting TABOR restrictions

As of 8:30 p.m., 25 votes had been counted on the issue, according to the Boulder County Clerk's Office. The issue is inching toward approval with 18 "yes" votes to seven "no" votes.

The measure seeks to lift Taxpayer Bill of Rights restrictions on revenues collected by the Allenspark Water and Sanitation District. Supporters say the town is in need of a functioning sewer system, but under TABOR, the district cannot legally collect enough money to research the project.

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